Program Overview

BA(Hons) Photography

The BA(Hons) Photography program at UWE Bristol is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of photography and its applications in various fields. The program is based in the city of Bristol, a vibrant arts and media community that offers a wide range of opportunities for students to engage with the subject.

About the Program

The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in photography, including technical skills, creative vision, and critical thinking. Students will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including digital media studios, production and fabrication workshops, and darkrooms. The program also offers a range of optional modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their interests and career goals.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the program, students must meet the following requirements:

• GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent
• Tariff points: 112
• English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component
• A-level subjects: No specific subjects required
• EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required
• Access: No specific subjects required
• Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required
• Irish Highers: No specific subjects required
• Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications
• Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required
• T Levels: No specific subjects required

Structure

The program is structured over three years, with students studying a range of modules that cover the technical, creative, and critical aspects of photography. The modules include:

• Arts Contexts
• Exploring Practice in Photography 1
• Exploring Practice in Photography 2
• Creative Collaboration in Photography
• Developing Practice in Photography 1
• Professional Contexts in Photography
• Arts Research Project
• Independent Practice in Photography
• Career Strategies for Photography

Fees

The tuition fees for the program are as follows:

• Home Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣9,535
• Home Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣1,192
• International Annual (Per Year) Fee: ｣17,000
• International Module Fee (15 Credit): ｣2,125

Features

The program offers a range of features that enhance the student experience, including:

• Placements: Students have the opportunity to undertake work experience placements with a range of organizations, including photographic studios, agencies, and galleries
• Fieldwork: Students will have the opportunity to participate in fieldwork, including visits to photographic festivals and exhibitions
• Study facilities: The program is based at the Bower Ashton Studios, which offers state-of-the-art facilities, including digital media studios, production and fabrication workshops, and darkrooms

Careers

The program is designed to prepare students for a range of careers in photography, including freelance photography, picture research, and teaching. Graduates from the program have gone on to work in a range of fields, including editorial, fashion, fine art, and advertising.

Life

The program is based in the city of Bristol, which offers a wide range of opportunities for students to engage with the subject. The city has a vibrant arts and media community, with a range of galleries, museums, and festivals. Students will have access to a range of facilities, including the Bower Ashton Studios, which offers state-of-the-art facilities, including digital media studios, production and fabrication workshops, and darkrooms.